MyCorp employees, “What are you most thankful for?”

Did you know saying what you’re thankful for is scientifically proven to be good for you? Saying aloud or writing down the things in your life that you’re grateful for boosts endorphins and improves your mood. So if you’re family’s like mine and likes to go around the table and say what we’re thankful for before eating, know that, although you’re starving, you’ll at least soon be eating with a smile on your face.

We asked our MyCorp family what they’re thankful for this year. Here’s what they had to say…

“I am thankful for my coworkers who make me laugh every single day that I come to work!” -Becky Sherwin

“Better health this year than last year… I’m thankful for good health!” -Cindi Sokoloff

“My JOB!!! And Debbie’s display of dance moves when she passes out paychecks!” -Brenda Gordon

“This year, I’m thankful for family and friends, my full-time job at MyCorp and my freelance writing, rideshares like Lyft that get me everywhere I need to be, tacos, and obsessing over Game of Thrones and the Netflix Gilmore Girls revival.” -Heather Taylor

“I am thankful for new opportunities, family, friends and friends that are family.” -Yvonne Teagardin

“Every day I am endlessly thankful for my family. They are the best part of living.” -Kelsey Goeres

“I’m thankful for awesome family and friends, including my wonderful colleagues. It is the people with whom you surround yourself who often make you who you are and influence your outlook on life. I feel so fortunate to have such great people in my life! They make each day a blessing, truly!” -Deborah Sweeney

Happy holiday, entrepreneurs!

Deborah Sweeney

Deborah Sweeney is an advocate for protecting personal and business assets for business owners and entrepreneurs. With extensive experience in the field of corporate and intellectual property law, Deborah provides insightful commentary on the benefits of incorporation and trademark registration.

Education: Deborah received her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from Pepperdine University, and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of West Los Angeles and San Fernando School of Law in corporate and intellectual property law.

Experience: After becoming a partner at LA-based law firm, Michel & Robinson, she became an in-house attorney for MyCorporation, formerly a division in Intuit. She took the company private in 2009 and after 10 years of entrepreneurship sold the company to Deluxe Corporation. Deborah is also well-recognized for her written work online as a contributing writer with some of the top business and entrepreneurial blogging sites including Forbes, Business Insider, SCORE, and Fox Business, among others.

Fun facts/Other pursuits: Originally from Southern California, Deborah enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, Benjamin and Christopher, and practicing Pilates. Deborah believes in the importance of family and credits the entrepreneurial business model for giving her the flexibility to enjoy both a career and motherhood. Deborah, and MyCorporation, have previously been honored by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s List of the Valley’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses in 2012. MyCorporation received the Stevie Award for Best Women-Owned Business in 2011.